Since 2010, our Northeast markets have been steadily growing as we expand Energy Services in new territories. Now, we're thrilled to continue to fill in these markets with our core service. As of 10 a.m. today, we officially launched Penn Power inPennsylvania and Potomac Edison in Maryland!

While owning a home comes with added benefits and excitement, there are certain dangers to be aware of that that you didn’t need to be before owning a home. From an increased number of bills to a laundry list of things that could go wrong, it also brings an increased risk of burglaries. In fact, a home burglary occurs every 13 seconds in the United States.

While you may think that home burglaries only occur at night and by breaking through windows, this is not always the case. Reports show that 34 percent of burglars enter through the front door and most break-ins occur in the daytime when residents are away.

By taking proactive steps to make your home safer, you can decrease the risk of your home being burglarized. Here are our top tips to keep help protect your home:

With the holiday season upon us, Americans are taking to online shopping more than usual. A recent LifeLock survey showed that one third of Americans are planning to do most, if not all, of their shopping online. Additionally, the survey shows that identity theft is a concern for 71 percent of online shoppers. With the news headlines regularly featuring stories about hacks and cybersecurity (just in this week: a Yahoo hack of 1 billion accounts), identity theft is a real concern.

As CEO Larry Mondry is fond of saying, “without the customer, we wouldn’t exist.” Here at Stream, nothing matters more to us than good customer service. One of the ways we strive to provide you with the best possible service is by keeping you in the know when it comes to possible billing scams.

Stream Energy is kicking off 2013 with a variety of good news for people who are looking to join the family of satisfied Stream Energy customers. Check it out:

On January 14, 2013, Stream Energy introduced a rate plan exclusively for new Texas electricity customers. The “New Friends Plan” is geared towards helping electric customers in Texas lock in a very competitive rate which will serve them well throughout 2013.

It’s no secret among the Stream Energy employee family that I was a linebacker during my college playing years. But I have to confess that there is one aspect of the offensive side of the ball that I have a weakness for, and that’s the two-minute drill.

The two-minute drill: that time of the game when the offense has to make some pretty dramatic things happen in a short amount of time to win.

We are pleased to announce that Stream Energy has launched a brand new process for Quality Confirmation: Customer Quick Check. This new process became available to new Northeast customers on Friday, November 2. This new feature will be available to Texas and Georgia customers at a later date.

All pricing, features, functionality and other specifications for Stream’s services are subject to change without notice. Activation fees and/or deposits may apply to certain services unless prohibited by law. Credit approval may be required. Taxes and other charges apply. Offers and coverage not available everywhere.

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